Balamba | |
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Country | Burkina Faso |
Region | Est Region |
Province | Gnagna Province |
Department | Thion Department |
Population (2005 est.) | |
• Total | 1,423 |
Balamba is a town in the Thion Department of Gnagna Province in eastern Burkina Faso. The town has a population of 1423. [1]
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